RECRUITMENT PACK
RECRUITMENT PACK
Manchester Communication Academy in North Manchester would like to thank you for the interest you have shown and we have pleasure in enclosing a recruitment pack for the position you have applied. This Academy represents a significant investment in this Community and it is important for us to establish firm foundations and recruit the right people to work here. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in growing and developing an innovative approach to schooling in a purpose built learning environment. We are therefore looking to recruit enthusiastic professionals, who share our values and who are keen to progress their careers. Our Recruitment Pack includes the following
INTRODUCTION TO MANCHESTER COMMUNICATION ACADEMY
COVERING LETTER
APPLICATION FORM & EXPLANATION NOTES ABOUT COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
JOB DESCRIPTION
PERSON SPECIFICATION
THE ACADEMY’S CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT
THE REFERENCE REQUEST THAT WILL BE SENT
EQUAL OPPORTUNTIES FORM
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INTRODUCTION Manchester Communication Academy opened in September 2010 to year 7 students in North Manchester. We offer inclusive education that enables students to learn and aspire to a successful future. The Academy is a centre or excellence in its communication specialism and for teaching and learning. It provides young people from all backgrounds with an exciting place to learn new skills and gain important and relevant knowledge for the next stage of their lives. It provides its employees with a dynamic work environment, state of the art equipment and a strong, supportive leadership. Manchester Communication Academy is a great place to learn and a great place to work. All employees and students must demonstrate the Academy’s core values: Responsible (Trustworthy) – we will stay safe and do our best Helpful – we will work together and always think of others Inspiring – we will think of new ways of work Straightforward – we will make things clear and tell the truth Heart – we will be brave, believe in what we do and care about others.
Please visit the academy’s website to find out more about us www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com
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DATA PROTECTION Under the 1998 Data Protection Act Manchester Communication Academy are required to advise applicants about the use of personal information which we ask you to provide during the recruitment process. GUIDANCE FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION FORM Please complete all sections of the application form fully and truthfully. CVs are acceptable if you have a visual impairment. Please make certain your completed application is received no later than the specified closing date. If you are applying electronically the application form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded from our website: www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com Simply click onto the Welcome tab and click on Job Vacancies. Locate the vacancy you are interested in and click the button that says “read the rest of this entry” you will now be able to download the forms required. Complete and email as an attachment together with the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] or alternatively send your completed application in an envelope marked as follows: APPLICATION FORM – CONFIDENTIAL H R Department Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive Harpurhey Manchester M40 8NT
THE APPLICATION FORM The information you provide will be used by the selection panel to draw up the shortlist for interview. If you are appointed, the application form will be placed in your personal file. The application form of all candidates, references and summary of the decisions made are securely stored for 12 months. All other papers are destroyed confidentially after a decision has been made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The information will not be taken in account in the recruitment process. It will be held on a computer database and used to produce reports to monitor that our employment policies and practices promote equal opportunities and eliminate discrimination.
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EMPLOYMENT Please provide details of your current employment including your gross annual salary and a summary of your main duties. Also provide details of your previous employment details starting with the earliest first and details of the reason for leaving. Include details of voluntary, home-based or casual work accounting for any gaps in employment not spent in further or higher education. STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION On no more than two sides of A4 paper provide evidence and examples of how you meet the attributes detailed in the Person Specification. You should provide details of your skills, abilities and experience (both within and out of work), training, continuing professional development and explain how these are relevant to the person specification. If you have never been in paid employment or have not worked for a long time, provide evidence of your experience outside working, including voluntary/community work, leisure activities, domestic responsibilities or student placement.
REFERENCES Please provide details of two referees, one of whom must be your present and most recent employer unless you have never worked in paid employment. If this is the case, you may give the name of a person who can confirm the information that you have provided and comment on your suitability for the job. References must not be provided by partners or relations. References will be requested automatically if you are shortlisted for interview.
INTERVIEW
Our aim is:
To treat you in a polite, helpful and friendly manner at all times.
We will provide on request, a large print, Braille, computer disc, audio tape or suitable language version of the application form.
To give you sufficient notice of the date of the interview and details of any presentations or assessments required.
To make reasonable arrangements to enable you to attend the interview e.g. ramp access
To advise you within two weeks of the closing date of the shortlist.
To ensure that any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the job will be invited for interview.
If you receive an invitation to interview and are unable to attend, we would ask you to advise us immediately as it may be possible to make alternative arrangements. RECRUITMENT / Recruitment Pack / July 2013 / Page 4 of 4
Manchester Communication Academy in North Manchester would like to thank you for the interest you have shown and we have pleasure in enclosing a recruitment pack for the position you have applied. This Academy represents a significant investment in this Community and it is important for us to establish firm foundations and recruit the right people to work here. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in growing and developing an innovative approach to schooling in a purpose built learning environment. We are therefore looking to recruit enthusiastic professionals, who share our values and who are keen to progress their careers. Our Recruitment Pack includes the following
INTRODUCTION TO MANCHESTER COMMUNICATION ACADEMY
COVERING LETTER
APPLICATION FORM & EXPLANATION NOTES ABOUT COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
JOB DESCRIPTION
PERSON SPECIFICATION
THE ACADEMY’S CHILD PROTECTION POLICY STATEMENT
THE REFERENCE REQUEST THAT WILL BE SENT
EQUAL OPPORTUNTIES FORM
RECRUITMENT / Recruitment Pack / July 2013 / Page 1 of 4
INTRODUCTION Manchester Communication Academy opened in September 2010 to year 7 students in North Manchester. We offer inclusive education that enables students to learn and aspire to a successful future. The Academy is a centre or excellence in its communication specialism and for teaching and learning. It provides young people from all backgrounds with an exciting place to learn new skills and gain important and relevant knowledge for the next stage of their lives. It provides its employees with a dynamic work environment, state of the art equipment and a strong, supportive leadership. Manchester Communication Academy is a great place to learn and a great place to work. All employees and students must demonstrate the Academy’s core values: Responsible (Trustworthy) – we will stay safe and do our best Helpful – we will work together and always think of others Inspiring – we will think of new ways of work Straightforward – we will make things clear and tell the truth Heart – we will be brave, believe in what we do and care about others.
Please visit the academy’s website to find out more about us www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com
RECRUITMENT / Recruitment Pack / July 2013 / Page 2 of 4
DATA PROTECTION Under the 1998 Data Protection Act Manchester Communication Academy are required to advise applicants about the use of personal information which we ask you to provide during the recruitment process. GUIDANCE FOR COMPLETING APPLICATION FORM Please complete all sections of the application form fully and truthfully. CVs are acceptable if you have a visual impairment. Please make certain your completed application is received no later than the specified closing date. If you are applying electronically the application form and the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can be downloaded from our website: www.manchestercommunicationacademy.com Simply click onto the Welcome tab and click on Job Vacancies. Locate the vacancy you are interested in and click the button that says “read the rest of this entry” you will now be able to download the forms required. Complete and email as an attachment together with the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] or alternatively send your completed application in an envelope marked as follows: APPLICATION FORM – CONFIDENTIAL H R Department Manchester Communication Academy Silchester Drive Harpurhey Manchester M40 8NT
THE APPLICATION FORM The information you provide will be used by the selection panel to draw up the shortlist for interview. If you are appointed, the application form will be placed in your personal file. The application form of all candidates, references and summary of the decisions made are securely stored for 12 months. All other papers are destroyed confidentially after a decision has been made.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The information will not be taken in account in the recruitment process. It will be held on a computer database and used to produce reports to monitor that our employment policies and practices promote equal opportunities and eliminate discrimination.
RECRUITMENT / Recruitment Pack / July 2013 / Page 3 of 4
EMPLOYMENT Please provide details of your current employment including your gross annual salary and a summary of your main duties. Also provide details of your previous employment details starting with the earliest first and details of the reason for leaving. Include details of voluntary, home-based or casual work accounting for any gaps in employment not spent in further or higher education. STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION On no more than two sides of A4 paper provide evidence and examples of how you meet the attributes detailed in the Person Specification. You should provide details of your skills, abilities and experience (both within and out of work), training, continuing professional development and explain how these are relevant to the person specification. If you have never been in paid employment or have not worked for a long time, provide evidence of your experience outside working, including voluntary/community work, leisure activities, domestic responsibilities or student placement.
REFERENCES Please provide details of two referees, one of whom must be your present and most recent employer unless you have never worked in paid employment. If this is the case, you may give the name of a person who can confirm the information that you have provided and comment on your suitability for the job. References must not be provided by partners or relations. References will be requested automatically if you are shortlisted for interview.
INTERVIEW
Our aim is:
To treat you in a polite, helpful and friendly manner at all times.
We will provide on request, a large print, Braille, computer disc, audio tape or suitable language version of the application form.
To give you sufficient notice of the date of the interview and details of any presentations or assessments required.
To make reasonable arrangements to enable you to attend the interview e.g. ramp access
To advise you within two weeks of the closing date of the shortlist.
To ensure that any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the job will be invited for interview.
If you receive an invitation to interview and are unable to attend, we would ask you to advise us immediately as it may be possible to make alternative arrangements. RECRUITMENT / Recruitment Pack / July 2013 / Page 4 of 4
